New York EP
Angel Haze · 2012
21 min · 6 tracks · hip-hop
Raw verses collide with eclectic production, merging alternative hip-hop and emotional authenticity in a distinctly urban soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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New York — This title track encapsulates the EP's essence, blending vivid storytelling with an urgent beat while reflecting on Haze's complex relationship with her hometown.
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Werkin' Girls — A bold declaration of empowerment, this track showcases Haze's lyrical agility and willingness to challenge societal norms surrounding gender and sexuality.
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Chi (Need to Know) — In this introspective piece, Haze dives into personal experiences and vulnerabilities, setting a tone of authenticity that resonates throughout the EP.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP presents strong lyrical content and diverse production but lacks cohesion due to remix inclusions.
What we noticed
- The EP includes two remixes of the title track at the end, which shift the focus away from the original material.
- Each track showcases a different production style, ranging from minimalist to more complex arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sharp lyricism for urban reflections
- short bursts of introspective energy
- vivid storytelling in brief tracks
- raw emotion in every listen
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, cohesive albums
- seek polished, mainstream production
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The 'New York EP' marked Angel Haze's debut release, introducing her unique style and lyrical prowess to the music scene. Released at the start of 2012, it positioned her as a fresh voice in alternative hip-hop, following a series of well-received mixtapes that built her underground reputation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- K.Flay· Mitski· Death Grips
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Werkin' Girls
The narrative shifts from external observation to personal experience, emphasizing resilience against judgment.
This shift not only deepens the personal connection but also highlights Haze's mastery of perspective in storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New York 3:27
- 2 Werkin' Girls 3:09
- 3 Supreme 3:01
- 4 Chi (Need to Know) 4:20
- 5 New York (King Krule rework) 4:31
- 6 New York (Loadstar remix) 3:17
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